“Their focus has been very clear. ... Getting as close as we did to the championship and then not finishing the deal.”
Charly McLoughlin
“If the puck doesn't get out of the zone by the third attempt (by the defending team), the puck will often not get out of the zone and the end effect is a goal.”
Scotty Bowman
“I'm not focused on exactly where I want to finish. I'm focused on finishing each week the best I possibly can.”
Brent Sherman
“I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged . . . I had poems which were re-written so many times I suspect it was just a way of avoiding sending them out.”
Erica Jong
“I'm getting tired of coming close and not finishing the deal. We started out looking like a team, then struggled, stumbled and fumbled and did not look very good at the half. We responded, competed and played hard and made the plays that gave ourselves a chance to win.”
Rich Brooks
“This market is not close to being finished for higher prices.”
John Person
“All those close losses, not able to let a big lead hold ... instead of folding, we finished strong. It's been tough on us, but I'm proud of them because they stayed positive. The kids deserve a lot of credit.”
Terry Youngbauer